Kris Kristofferson

Long before we reconcile with our Father in heaven, he is leading us to that eventuality. In fact, the Bible says, “God commends his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” There are many things that I can point to that made me long to rush into his arms while I was still too prideful and selfish to admit the desire. One was clearly the song, “Why Me Lord” by Kris Kristofferson. Kris turns 72 today (on June 22nd) and I really appreciate his role in my journey even though I’ve never met him. I looked him up and he recently released a new CD called “This Old Road” which is appropriate. I definitely plan on buying it. You can check on the video of the title song here: http://newwestrecords.com/kris/vid/

In case you don’t know the answer to Why Me? God tells us that answer in his word. It is because he loves us as I mentioned above. And if you say but why does he love us? it is because God is Love and for his own sake, to express who he is faithfully – he loves us even when we do not love him. Isaiah 43:25; Isaiah 48:11 But it is so much better when we do, because then the love of Christ compels us and the freedom of Christ empowers us to live in love with our Father in heaven and his children here on earth. Thanks again, Kris, for helping me along the way when I was lost. Happy birthday and congrats on the new album.

Why Me Lord

Written by Kris Kristofferson
Published by Resaca Music

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Why me Lord, what have I ever done
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To deserve even one
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Of the pleasures I’ve known
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Tell me Lord, what did I ever do
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That was worth love from you
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Or the kindness you’ve shown.